Youth Development Professional Career Develop

Overview

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ORANGE PARK JR HIGH SCHOOL

Description

This position is designed to prepare youth for success in their first jobs and help them develop a plan to achieve their chosen careers. From first job to dream job!

The Career Development Youth Professional is part of a team-oriented Club staff dedicated to serving our youth and creating an optimal Club Experience. This position will plan, supervise and implement a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a health and life skills focus.

This position is responsible for: ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into all programs and activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth; ensuring the incorporation of character development, age-appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities; ensuring that culturally diverse programs are implemented; assisting, as needed, in the planning, implementation, and delivery of activities and programs for youth ages 6 to 18.

Prepare Youth for Success

This position’s primary responsibilities are:

• Planning and implementing a variety of Career Development programs for members of all ages, including Career Launch & Junior Staff
• Recruiting and retaining youth for Career Development programs
• Working with other staff in the club to help implement these programs throughout the school year
• Arrange and invite career professionals to engage with youth about career paths

This position helps members to make appropriate choices about their education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as it relates to health and their future goals. The position also assesses the developmental needs, interests, and characteristics of youth to develop targeted programs that result in an outcome-driven club experience.

• Ensure programs, services, and activities prepare youth for success, promoting the safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the Club at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by:

• Planning and organizing a range of program services and activities for members, such as field trips, program-specific activities, guest speakers, field trips, etc.
• Initiating new programs with the approval of the Program Director/Unit Director.
• Promoting and stimulating program participation.

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in the program area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the program area.
• Maintain an inventory of program equipment and supplies in good order. Recommend requisitions as necessary.

• Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other reports as required.
• Maintains a daily written schedule. Ensures that programs begin and end on time.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May participate in additional special programs and/or events.
• Evenings/weekend work may be involved.
• May be required to drive Club van.
  • (Requires valid driver’s license & three-year clean driving record)
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:
Maintains close, daily contact with club staff and volunteers, club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test

Experience

• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to Career Development
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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